{"id":34527,"date":"2025-02-15T22:36:27","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T22:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=34527"},"modified":"2025-02-15T22:36:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T22:36:27","slug":"cowboys-1300-yard-playmaker-could-ditch-dallas-to-join-steelers-sporting-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=34527","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys 1,300-yard playmaker could ditch Dallas to join Steelers | Sporting News"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"article-body\">\n<div>\n<p>The Dallas Cowboys rushing attack was subpar last season but could be losing its only real bright spot. With not many running backs available in free agency, a Cowboys starter could earn a nice payday elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>The Cowboys had the sixth-least rushing yards in the league last season and were tied for the least 20-plus yard runs. The team&#8217;s leading rusher was Rico Dowdle who had 1,079 rushing yards and over 1,300 total tards. The Cowboys will likely overhaul their running back room, meaning Dowdle could sign a new deal with a new team. Bleacher Report&#8217;s Kristopher Knox named the Pittsburgh Steelers as a potential landing spot.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With Najee Harris set to become a free agent, the Pittsburgh Steelers should view Dowdle as a budget alternative,&#8221; wrote Knox. &#8220;Harris split time with Jaylen Warren over the past two years and has a projected market value of\u00a0$9.2 million\u00a0annually.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Dowdle was one of the bright spots for the Cowboys despite a flurry of injuries. At times, without Dak Prescott, teams were able to key in on Dowdle, knowing the Cowboys&#8217; passing attack was limited. Even so, Dowdle has 1,000 yards on the ground.<\/p>\n<p>The Cowboys will have options in the NFL Draft to find a new, explosive running back. Ashton Jeanty will likely be a name linked to the Cowboys in mock drafts. 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